Bulger killers' ruling set 'dangerous precedent'

A court ruling granting the killers of James Bulger anonymity set a "very dangerous" precedent, according to UK Press Complaints Commission chairman Lord Wakeham.

A court ruling granting the killers of James Bulger anonymity set a "very dangerous" precedent, according to UK Press Complaints Commission chairman Lord Wakeham.

Robert Thompson and Jon Venables, both 18, will be protected by the ruling when they are finally released.

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